Question

A bag contains 30 pieces of candy. There are 15 grape, 7 cherry, 3 lemon, 5 strawberry. What is the probability of drawing a strawberry? (Please simplify your answer) 3 3 5 5 1/6 1/6 1/5

Answer 1

`Probability = (1)/(6)`

Explanation:

Given

Grape = 15

Cherry = 7

Lemon = 3

Strawberry = 5

Total = 30

Required

Determine the probability of picking a strawberry

The probability of drawing a strawberry is calculated by dividing the number of strawberry by the total number of fruits as follows;

`Probability = (Strawberry)/(Total)`

Substitute 5 for Strawberry and 30 for Total

`Probability = (5)/(30)`

Divide the numerator and denominator by 5

`Probability = (1)/(6)`

Hence, the required probability is
`(1)/(6)`